Arran The Bothy Quarter Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky Cask Strength Island Malt (56.2% ABV)

Arran Quarter Cask The Bothy is a bold, high-impact single malt that delivers intensity, sweetness, and tropical fruit in full volume. Bottled at cask strength, it amplifies Arrans signature stylehoneyed citrus, pineapple, vanilla, and spiceinto a richer, more powerful expression. This is a whisky that combines approachability with serious depth, making it one of the most compelling values in cask-strength Scotch.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Produced at the Lochranza Distillery on the Isle of Arran, this whisky reflects the distillerys focus on clean, fruit-forward island malts.

What sets The Bothy apart is its double maturation process:

• Aged approximately 7 years in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels
• Finished for ~2 years in smaller 125-liter quarter casks

These smaller casks dramatically increase the interaction between spirit and wood, resulting in:

Faster, more intense flavor development
Greater oak influence and richness
A more concentrated, full-bodied profile

Bottled at cask strength (~56.2% ABV) with no chill filtration and natural color, it presents the whisky in its purest form .

The name The Bothy references the small shelters historically used across Scotlandechoing the use of smaller casks and traditional practices .

Critics Reviews

• World Whiskies Awards Category Winner (2024)
• San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold (recent awards)

These accolades reinforce its reputation as a standout cask-strength single malt at its price point.

Tasting Profile

Nose
Citrus zest, vanilla, cinnamon, and light cocoa with fresh orchard fruit.

Palate
Full-bodied and vibrant with honey, coconut, pineapple, vanilla, and peppery spice

Finish
Long and warming with sweet spice, oak, and lingering tropical fruit.

Quick Overview

Recommended Service

Serving:
Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water.

Water Effect:
Softens the heat and unlocks more tropical fruit and vanilla sweetness.